Job summary
We are looking for a motivated Dietitian with experience of paediatrics to join the paediatric team within Buckinghamshire Healthcare Trust the post is at Band 7 for 37.5 hours per week to cover maternity leave for 11 months. There may also be an opportunity to take on a permanent paediatric role at band 7 due to a retirement in 2026. The team comprises of 5 other Paediatric Dietitians and strong administrative support. We are a very supportive team, have regular team meetings and CPD sessions/opportunities and have good links with surrounding Trusts and paediatric teams.
This is an excellent opportunity to consolidate paediatric skills, work with MDT colleagues in a variety of settings and develop clinical and leadership skills. The post holder will cover the neonatal unit, paediatric ward and general out-patient clinics and the opportunity to develop clinical skills in areas such as Home enteral feeding.
Main duties of the job
- To be an autonomous practitioner and act as a source of clinical expertise in the areas of paediatric and neonatal care.
- To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team providing high quality, evidence based dietetic service to a complex case load of patients on the paediatrics and neonatal unit
To provide specialised assessment, treatment and support of paediatric inpatients and outpatients, and provide cover for other specialist dietitians on an occasional basis
- As one of the paediatric Dietitians, working closely with the Paediatric Dietetic Team Lead and Nutrition and Dietetic Service Manager to plan, provide and evaluate the paediatric dietetic service.
- To support the clinical and professional development of junior Dietitians, Dietetic support worker and student dietitians.
- To work as part of the paediatric multidisciplinary team training other healthcare professionals and contributing to the development of the service
About us
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.
If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An appropriate degree recognised for registration with HPC
- Registered with HPC
- Post graduate specialist training in paediatric dietetics [equating to a module of masters degree]
Desirable
- British Dietetic Association Member
- Paediatric BDA Group member
Skills and experience
Essential
- Previous general clinical experience and detailed knowledge of paediatrics
- Knowledge of nutritional needs and nutritional assessment of hospital in-patients
- Skilled in calculating nutritional requirements on paediatrics
- Skilled in assessment for enteral feeding, enteral feeding products, equipment and regimens.
- Accurate anthropometric skills - specific to paeds
- Competent user of IT equipment & basic software (email, word processing, data input etc)
Desirable
- Ability to travel to other sites on occasion
- demonstrates advanced communication skills training/skills
- experience of neonatal dietetics including TPN
- Experience of working with children with eating disorders
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- An appropriate degree recognised for registration with HPC
- Registered with HPC
- Post graduate specialist training in paediatric dietetics [equating to a module of masters degree]
Desirable
- British Dietetic Association Member
- Paediatric BDA Group member
Skills and experience
Essential
- Previous general clinical experience and detailed knowledge of paediatrics
- Knowledge of nutritional needs and nutritional assessment of hospital in-patients
- Skilled in calculating nutritional requirements on paediatrics
- Skilled in assessment for enteral feeding, enteral feeding products, equipment and regimens.
- Accurate anthropometric skills - specific to paeds
- Competent user of IT equipment & basic software (email, word processing, data input etc)
Desirable
- Ability to travel to other sites on occasion
- demonstrates advanced communication skills training/skills
- experience of neonatal dietetics including TPN
- Experience of working with children with eating disorders
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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